Radio Communications Technician - Level I (IT Communications Technician)

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The Riverside County Sheriff's Office has an opportunity for a field based Radio Communications Technician - Level I (IT Communications Technician), located in Riverside.

The Radio Communications Technician - Level I (IT Communications Technician) will be tasked with performing work on Riverside County's Public Safety Enterprise Communication (PSEC) System. Tasks will include installing replacement/upgraded communication equipment (e.g., radio, microwave, computer, switches, routers, Uninterrupted Power Supplies- UPS battery systems, infrastructure equipment, cabling) in office and commercial buildings and at remote sites (e.g., remote microwave/radio tower sites). Performing preventative maintenance on communication network and/or components (e.g., subscribers' devices, switches, routers, UPS's battery systems, radio repeaters, and microwave radios), associated electronic equipment (e.g. cooling units) and minor building maintenance (e.g. locks, fencing, painting).

Responsibilities will also include testing and adjusting equipment in vehicles and stations to frequencies specified by the Federal Communications Commission.

While not required, candidates with experience in HVAC and holding FCC: Technician and/or General Radiotelephone Operator licenses are highly desired.

The Radio Communications Technician - Level I (IT Communications Technician) will report to the main office in Riverside for dispatch instructions, which can include driving to the Coachella Valley and/or Blythe daily for extended project periods.

The law enforcement professionals of the Riverside County Sheriff's Office with a staff of over 3,600 dedicated men and women, cover the expanse of over 7,300 square miles in southern California. The Sheriff's Office is dedicated to serving the citizens of its communities with integrity, professionalism, leadership, and loyalty and believes in service above self.

Depending on the area of assignment duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Install communication (e.g., radio, computer) and other equipment in or on vehicles; install communication (e.g., radio, microwave, computer, switches, routers, Uninterrupted Power Supplies- UPS battery systems) and other equipment (e.g., infrastructure equipment, cabling) in office and commercials buildings and at remote sites (e.g., remote microwave/radio tower sites); perform preventative maintenance on communication network and/or components (e.g., subscribers' devices, switches, routers, UPS's battery systems, radio repeaters, and microwave radios).
Perform minor maintenance at PSEC remote communication sites to include weed abatement, minor building maintenance (e.g. locks, fencing, painting), HVAC air filter replacements and generator testing; escort vendors and non-PSEC Staff to remote sites; verify work completed by vendors at PSEC remote sites; maintain and comply with environmental documentation at PSEC remote sites.
Install and configure network hardware and software; update system documentation; coordinate system/component upgrades and repairs with vendors and users; monitor the work of vendors to ensure compliance of enterprise standards for products and services; provide user training regarding equipment and network utilization.
Troubleshoot, repair, program and resolve malfunctions of communication network equipment and devices (e.g., subscriber devices, switches, routers, UPS's battery systems, computer, radio repeaters, microwave radios) and cabling ); diagnose, locate, and repair network malfunctions; Troubleshoot, diagnose, resolve minor HVAC and Generator malfunctions to include refueling day tanks at PSEC remote sites .
Troubleshoot, repair, program and resolve malfunctions of Code 3 emergency alerting systems within County emergency response vehicles/vessels (e.g. lights sirens, PA, low level power sources).
Confer with County staff and vendors to determine requirements and services and coordinate activities to ensure capability exists for inter-agency communication.

Graduation from high school, possession of a certificate of proficiency issued by the California State Board of Education, or attainment of a satisfactory score on a G.E.D. test. Electronics job-related coursework from an accredited college, university, or trade school in computer science, computer information systems, data processing, information management, or a related field to the assignment is preferred.

One year job related experience in basic electronics and RF: Radio Frequency Technology.

California Driver License: Class C

OSHA Forklift Certification may be required.

Physical: Some PSEC System sites are in mountainous, desert and remote areas of Riverside County and off-road driving experience and walking over uneven terrain will be necessary to reach job sites.

The principles, methods and techniques used in the course of work for the Radio Communications Technician (IT Communications Technician) series; principles and techniques applied to IT devices to include network topology and protocols, applications and systems; basic electronic principles and techniques: basic RF principles and techniques: principles of organization and administration; principles of documentation and recordkeeping, storage and retrieval is preferred.

Ability to: Gather and analyze data, reason logically, draw valid conclusions and make appropriate recommendations; resolve technical problems and innovate more efficient use of IT resources; perform systems analysis work and problem solving; interpret and follow written and oral instructions; prepare concise reports and documents; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, customers, other employees and the public; communicate effectively with people at all organizational levels.

The installation and coordination of communication systems including voice, radio, microwave and data in vehicles, remote sites and buildings; use of test equipment to isolate, repair and resolve problems; problem isolation techniques; assessing customer repair needs based on description of problems; installation and configuration of network hardware and software; use of systems level maintenance and management tools; troubleshooting and repairing/resolution of equipment malfunction in a multi-user, single platform environment; interpreting of customer technology needs.

Applications will be reviewed in the order in which they are received. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close without notice. Applications received prior to the closing date will be considered based on the information submitted. Changes or alterations cannot be accepted. No late applications will be permitted.

The County of Riverside has a Veteran's Preference Policy. Upload a copy of your (or your spouse's) Member-4 Form DD-214 (or NGB-22) indicating dates of service, and a copy of your spouse's letter of disability (if applicable) with your application. For privacy reasons, it is recommended that you remove your social security information from the document(s). A Human Resources Representative will review the materials and determine if you qualify for veterans' preference.

The County of Riverside is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA). Qualified individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or selection process should contact the recruiter for the position noted above. For additional information and/or to obtain the appropriate form for requesting a reasonable accommodation, please visit the Disability Access Office web page located at: http://dao.rc-hr.com/.

Prior to the closing date, upload a copy of any license(s), official/unofficial transcript(s), degrees, and/or related employment documents to your NeoGov account. If your education was completed outside of the United States, you will need to provide a copy of your Foreign Education Equivalency evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE).

This recruitment is open to all applicants.Applicants who are current County or Sheriff's Office employees may be considered before other applicants depending on the volume of applications received.

Applicants who fail to provide information demonstrating they possess the position requirements may not be considered further in the application process. A description of job duties directly copied from the job classification or job posting will not be considered. Based on the number of applications received, this posting may close or be extended without notice. Qualified applicants may be considered for future vacancies throughout the County.

If you have any questions regarding this posting, please contact Richard Griego at rgriego@rivco.org

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